Wedding Day

Township Line Road Farms

Ceremony

Van Wert County Fair Dairy Barn

Reception

Our Wedding

3:00 Guest Arrive3:30	Ceremony Begins4:45	Social Half Hour5:00	Grand Entrance5:20	Supper5:50	Toast &amp; Speeches6:20 Cake Cutting6:30	Gartor &amp; Boquet Toss6:45	Parents Dance &amp; First Dance7:10	Years of Marriage Dance7:30 Dollar Dance8:15	He Said She Said game8:40	Second Dance11:00	Final Dance

Itinerary 

Q + A

FoodPulled PorkMac &amp; CheeseCheesy PotatoesSalad Bar SweetsButter mintsChocolate CupcakesVanilla Cupcakes DrinksWaterLemonadeSweet Tea BYOBWe will not be providing alcohol and you are allowed to bring your own; however, we ask that you be respectful and responsible when consuming alcohol.

Dietary RestrictionsThe food is how it is. Ain't no gluten free, soy free, nut free, dairy free, egg free, vegan stuff. We aren't into all that extra marketing propaganda around here.

Bridesmaids

Brittani is the older sister of the bride. They might not have always seen eye to eye or talk all the time but Brittani is always there for her baby sister whenever she needs her.  

Brittani Markus

Grace and the bride first met at Michigan State University in sheep management class. They didn’t speak for almost the first month of class but once they did start talking the rest is history. Grace is one of the first friends the bride made at college. 

Grace Herkimer

Chloe and the bride met as biology lab partners at Michigan State University. After that class, they didn’t speak for almost a year until they found each other in another class. They share their passion for horses and memories of a spring break trip that also included Kaleigh VerHage. 

Chloe Smith

Kaleigh and the bride first met in beef production management at the Michigan State University. They didn’t talk until the class was almost finished and didn’t become close until the following semester when they found themselves in yet another class together. 

Kaleigh VanHage

Rachael and the bride met at Michigan State University through the MSU Dairy Club. They were roommates along with Abby (VanDyk) Peck for two years and had a lot of adventures together. 

Rachael Bosse

Chloe met the bride through work at the Michigan State University Dairy Farm. The bride taught Chloe how to show dairy heifers. Their passion for dairy cattle and oddities has made for a strong friendship. 

Chloe Endreszl

Mercedes is the oldest friend of the bride. They met at Shipley Farms where the bride worked during high school and Mercedes was completing her college internship. Mercedes thought that the bride had hated her for the first month until they got to know one another better. They might not talk that often but both know they’ll always have a girl in the corner cheering each other on. 

Mercedes Wilson

Alyssa met the bride at the Michigan State University Dairy Farm where the bride asked if she’d like to learn how to show dairy heifers. At lot of laughs shared and memories made they share a strong passion for veterinary medicine. 

Alyssa Cassell

Madison met the bride through work at the Michigan State University Dairy Farm. We’re not really sure what kept them talking to each other but here we are. Weather it’s a serious talk that makes you cry or a hysterical talk that makes you laugh until it hurts is what happens between these two. 

Madison Cummins

Groomsmen

 Cj is the oldest brother of the groom and best man for many reasons. Cj is an awesome brother who is always there to help the groom. There isn’t much that Cj can’t do. From working on equipment, vehicles, building things, and farming. Cj is always there no matter the situation. 

CJ Besecker

Cousin of the groom but more like a brother. the groom and Donivan pretty much grew up together spending their summers working and hanging out on the family farm. they might not talk and hang out like they used to. but nothing will ever break the bond they have. 

Donivan Wright 

Mike is the groom’s middle brother. He’s a great brother. and a good friend. because of their busy lives Mike and the groom aren’t around each other as much anymore. but there isn’t anything they wouldn’t do for each other 

Mike Besecker

Matt is a lifelong friend of the groom and his brothers. They all share fond memories from chasing turkeys, hunting waterfowl, and running coonhounds together through the years.

Matt Hill 

Patrick and the groom have worked together for 3 years they started out as coworkers but have become really good friends over the years 

Patrick Leach 

Gabe is a good friend of the groom and his cousin Donivan 

Gabe Richardson 

Hunter is like a little brother to the bride and is known as the red headed step child by the brides family. He takes passion in showing dairy cows and heifers and travels around the state of Ohio with the bride attending several shows a year.

Hunter Powlson

Braden and the groom have worked together for almost 4 years in that time they have become good friends Braden is the kind of friend that would drop everything to come help if you asked 

Braden Lochard 

Tyler is the brother-in-law of the bride. He’s always down for a good time when he’s not playing ‘sheriff’. 

Tyler Markus

Flowergirls

Charlie is the niece of the bride. You definitely know who her aunt is due to her sassiness and passion for animals especially cattle. 

Charlie Markus

Aleigha is the youngest niece of the groom she can be a little wild and will talk to you for hours and never run out of stuff to say 

Aleigha Besecker

Jayde is the Groom’s oldest niece. She is a little bit of sass, a little bit bossy but she has her sweet side also! 

Jayde Besecker

Chanel is very energetic and curious about the world.

Chanel 

Ring Bear and Security

Brooks is the youngest nephew of the bride. 

Brooks Markus

Waylon is the youngest nephew of the groom he’s a bit of a wild child but overall a good kid he loves taking tractor rides with his uncle and will definitely be a farmer in the future 

Waylon Besecker

Emerson is the oldest nephew of the groom he’s an interesting character who loves farming and being outdoors. He has a unique way of greeting people with a punch in the gut so watch out!! 

Emerson Besecker

Kasen is the nephew of the bride. They use to go on adventures together when the bride lived closer including a nephew aunt date to Texas Roadhouse 2 hours from home after they picked up some ducks the bride bought. Not really sure if Brittani knew about that one. 

Kasen Wright

Pet Party

Stripe was purchased by the brides father for $50 when both Stripe and the bride were 8 years old. He is an Arabian so do we need to say much more. He is wild, goofy, gentle, and has a need for speed. 

Stripe

Willow known by many. She is sweet, loving, caring, gentle, and sassy. The bride brought her home almost 7 years ago and her dad was mad and had found her a new home but couldn’t stand to see his daughter cry so Willow got to stay. She has gotten the bride through a lot over the past couple of years. 

Willow

Winston is the promise puppy that the bride and groom purchase a month after they met. Winston is sweet, clumsy, ordinary and a classic guy with not a thought behind those eyes. With unforeseen circumstances Winston is no longer with us but is still an important part of the family. 

Winston

Reba is a wild child. She is very affectionate and wants everyone to think she the boss. The bride and groom made a spontaneous trip New Year’s Eve and picked her up after someone sent a group of heeler puppies needing home that they found off Facebook.

Reba

Sadie is the youngest of her siblings. She’s laid back and likes to watch and see how things are done. 

Sadie

Gina is shy at first but once she gets to know you she warms right up. She loves naps, anything warm, and smacking dogs in the face. The bride found her as a sick kitten  6 years ago. 

Gina

Harlow has a variety of personality. The bride found Harlow as a sick kitten a year ago and brought her home. She never used to shut up and always screamed when she knew she was awake. Sometimes she’s nice and other times she hates the world but no matter what if you have food she’s your best friend until it’s gone. 

Harlow

Conway is shy but once he gets comfortable he’ll start jumping off the walls and try’s his best to help you with your projects. 

Conway

Polly is the brides first dairy cow she purchased as a 3 week old calf back in February of 2020. She is hard headed but is also full of love and likes to give hugs. 

Timothy & BreAnna

Timothy & BreAnna

Travel

Van Wert County Fairgrounds / Van Wert County Agricultural Society

Fountain Inn

GuestKeeper Inn

Comfort Inn

Timberwoods Camping Resort

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